Recreation, Music, or Art Therapist (Per Diem)

Job Description

Job Description

Meaningful one-to-one work, where you set your own schedule.

Peace Care Experts is hiring Recreation, Music, and Art Therapists for SPICE (Specialty Program for Innovative and Creative Engagement), one of our most-requested programs. You would work one-on-one with older adults and adults with disabilities in their own homes or in facilities, building sessions around what each person can do and enjoys. It is flexible, self-directed work that fits well alongside another role, a private practice, or a season of life when you want purpose without a full-time commitment.

Who you are

You are creative, upbeat, and comfortable working on your own. You adapt easily to each client's abilities, you think on your feet, and you like spending time with older adults and people with disabilities. You see what a person can still do, not just what they've lost, and you take real satisfaction in bringing them a little more joy and connection.

What you will do

• Design and lead one-to-one sessions in your discipline (recreation, music, or art) that support cognitive, physical, emotional, and social goals
• Build each program around the client's history, abilities, and interests, and adjust as those change over time
• Write a short update for the family after each visit
• Travel to clients within your assigned area, with drive time kept to about 30 minutes between stops
• Keep brief session notes and stay in touch with the SPICE clinical team

Who we're looking for

• A background in Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, or Art Therapy, or a related field with relevant experience. Relevant degree and credentials welcome.
• Experience with, or genuine interest in, working with older adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, or other complex conditions
• Comfort managing your own caseload
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Clear written communication and basic computer skills

Nice to have

• A credential in your field: CTRS (Recreation Therapy), MT-BC (Music Therapy), or ATR / ATR-BC (Art Therapy)
• One or more years of therapy experience

What we offer

• $65/session plus ongoing paid training and meeting time
• Full control of your own schedule
• Paid training before your first client visit
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (sick and vacation time)
• Ongoing professional development and company training
• Steady referrals, so you spend your time with clients rather than chasing work

This role is part-time / per diem and does not include health insurance.

About us

Peace Care Experts has provided clinical care management to families across nine counties of New Jersey for over twenty years. Our team of 20+ credentialed professionals includes nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and recreation, music, and art therapists. SPICE is one of the programs families ask for most.

How to apply

Apply through ZipRecruiter and share your up to date resume. We review applications on a rolling basis and will reach out to set up a call if it looks like a fit. Learn more about us at peacecaring.com.